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Can i sue the nursing home i was in after i was attacked while the nurses and aids looked on.

Pekin, IL | May 6, 2013 9:07am

i was in the mental health part of a nursing home. not once did i ever see a pyhcrtrist in 1 yr. and 4 months i was there. I've been out of there for just a bit over 1 yr. i had to have surgery for my knee. it was badly damaged. i asked for an mri. the doc told me that their hospital doesn't take state medical card for an mri. i knew that was a lie. i went in there to get my meds straightened out. i had been attacked by a fellow resident, over half my cartilage is gone, a bone fragment was found broke off in my knee, lots of water on my knee too. i still have to use a walker to walk 1/2 block and even to take the city bus. i don't have a car or family where i live at. i told them after they did not have me see any pcyhartirst for 1 yr and 4 months.. they told me i couldn't get out.

Sorry. Yes, you may pursue a claim. Proving the claim will present a challenge. Consult with an attorney(s) who specializes in this complex field of practice asap. Good luck

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The question is whether or not they had knowledge of the violent propensities of the fellow resident. If they knew, or had reason to know that the resident presented a threat to you, then they had to take reasonable steps to protect you. Furthermore, there inaction may be a basis for malpractice. Again, the question is whether or not their action/inaction fell below the standard of care. I would urge you to search avvo.com to find a lawyer in your area to review your case.

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Yes, you can. You should consult with an attorney that handles nursing home cases as there are unique laws that apply to them. Your chances of success will depend on what the staff knew or should have known at the time of the attack. Nursing homes must take reasonable precautions to protect patients from other patients known to be dangerous.

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